727-01 Extruded Thermopla Stic
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS. Embedded detectable warning units shall conform to the dimensions shown on the current standard sheet for detectable warnings. Units shall be composed of cementitious materials, steel, iron, clay, shale, plastics, polymeric materials, resins, pigments, o r as approved by the Director, Materials Bureau. The units shall be an approximate visual match to the color specified in the Contract Documents. Units shall provide the required contrast (light -on-dark or dark -on-light) with the adjacent curb ramp or ot her applicable walkway. The units shall be uniform in color and texture, be free of cracks or other defects, and have clean -cut and well -defined edges. Where applicable, the units shall adhere to asphalt or Portland cement concrete (PCC) surfaces at a minimum air temperature of 60°F, and a minimum surface substrate temperature of 70°F. They shall be weather resistant and durable to normal pedestrian wear and maintenance activities, and show no appreciable fading, lifting, or shrinkage. The units shall ha ve friction characteristics similar to a broomed PCC surface. The detectable warning units shall meet the following physical properties: Property Results Compressive Strength, Min., 28 days 8000 psi Minimum Freeze -thaw Loss (25 Cycles, one per day, 10 % NaCl solution) in accordance with NY Test Method 502 -3P 1.0 % Maximum PACKAGING AND SHIPMENT. Embedded detectable warning units shall be shipped and packaged in accordance with commercially accepted standards. The following information shall be marked on each package or on the shipping invoice: the name of the product, the name and address of th e manufacturer, and the quantity of material. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Acceptance of this material for placement on the Approved List will be based on the manufacturer’s certification of compliance with these requirements and in accordance with procedural directives of the Materials Bureau. Contract acceptance will be based on the manufacturer’s name appearing on the Department’s Approved List. SECTION 727 - PAVEMENT MARKING MATERIALS (Last Revised September, 2016 )
727-01 Extruded Thermoplastic
SCOPE. This specification covers the material requirements for thermoplastic that is extruded, in a molten state, onto a pavement surface. Following a surface application of reflective beads the resultant marking is a reflectorized stripe. MATERIAL REQUIREMEN TS. Unless otherwise noted, all samples are to be prepared and tested at an ambient temperature of 73oF +/- 3oF.
A.General.
1.Formulated for application at temperatures greater than 400oF.
2.Show no significant breakdown or deterioration at 475oF.
727-01 Extruded Thermoplastic
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 3. Pigment, beads and filler uniformly dispersed in the binder resin.
4.Be free from all skins, dirt and foreign objects.
5.Comply with the following requirements: TABLE 727 -01-1 THERMOPLASTIC PROPERTIES Component % by Weight White Yellow Binder 17.0 min 17.0 min. Titanium Dioxide 10.0 min --- Reflective Beads 30-40 30-40 Calcium Carbonate & Inert Fillers 43.0 max * Yellow Pigments --- * * Amount and type of yellow pigment, calcium carbonate and inert fillers at the option of the manufacturer, providing the other composition requirements are met and the yellow pigment is lead chromate free.
B.Physical Properties.
1.Color. (ASTM D1535) When viewed under North Standard Daylight:
a.White . Approximate visual color match to Munsell Book Notation N 9.5/0.
b.Yellow . Approximate visual color match to Munsell Book Notation 10YR8/14.
2.Yellowness Index. (ASTM D1925 at 2o Observer angle and C Illuminate ) White thermoplastic: 0.12 maximum
3.Softening Point. (ASTM E28) Softening point : 194oF minimum.
4.Specific Gravity. Between 1.8 and 2.2 as determined by a water displacement method at 77oF.
5.Field Drying Time. At 70oF, and thickness between 1/8 inch and 3/16 inch: Completely solid and showing no damaging effect from traffic after 10 minutes.
C.Thermoplastic Primer.
1.Specifically designed to enhance the bond of thermoplastic pavement markings to asphalt and/or PCC pavements.
2.Be either a one -component or two -component, cold - or hot -applied material of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
3.Conform to current Federal, State and Local air pollution regulations, including those for the control (emission) of volatile organic compounds (VOC) as established by the U.S. EPA, and the NYSDEC.
727-02 Removable Raised Pavement Markers
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 PACKAGING AND SHIPPING. Shipped to the job site in strong, substantial cont ainers, clearly marked with the following and including:
A.Manufacturer's Name
B.Name of Product
C.Material Specification Number
D.Lot/Batch Number
E.Manufacture Date
F.Expiration Date
G.Quantity
H.Two-component primer containers clearly id entified as "Part A" and "Part B"
I.Primers accompanied with written instructions for use BASIS OF APPROVAL. Application for approval shall be submitted to the Materials Bureau by the manufacturer, accompanied by samples of each color (white and yellow) of the product and applicable glass beads in accordance with §727 -05 Glass Beads For Pavement Markings , indep endent lab test results in accordance to this specification or in conjunction with the National Transportation Product Evaluation Program (NTPEP), and a certification that the product conforms to this specification. Upon approval by the Materials Bureau, t he product will be placed on the Approved List. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Extruded Thermoplastic will be accepted on the basis of the product appearing on the Approved List and a material certification that the product is the same as the one appearing on the Approved List and that it conforms to this specification.
727-02 Removable Raised Pavement Markers
SCOPE. This specification covers the material requirements for removable raised pavement markers for use as interim and temporary pavement markings. MATERI AL REQUIREMENTS .
A.General. Removable raised pavement markers shall be:
1.Designed as single units consisting of an acrylic plastic or another type of durable casing, containing one or two reflective faces.
2.Approximately square in shape.
3.Capable of providing daytime delineation.
4.Adhere to asphalt or PCC surfaces using adhesives and/or methods recommended by the manufacturer.
727-02 Removable Raised Pavement Markers
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 5. Removable from asphalt and PCC pavements, intact or in substantially large pieces, without the use of heat, solvents, grinding or blasting.
6.Free from dirt or any other contaminants.
B.Physical Properties.
1.Color . (ASTM D1535) When viewed under North Standard Daylight:
a.White . Approximate visual color match to Munsell Book Notation N 9.5/0
b.Yellow . Approximate visual color match to Munsell Book Notation 10YR8/14
2.Size.
a.Casing. Minimum: 4 x 4 x 3/4 inch.
b.Reflective Lens. Minimum area of the reflective lens: 0.38 square inches.
3.Reflectance. Initial average reflectance values, whe n measured with incident light parallel to the base of the marker, at an observation angle of 0.2°. TABLE 727 -02-1 REFLECTIVE MARKER LENSES REFLECTANCE Color White Yellow Entrance Angle 0o 20o 0o 20o Specific Intensity (cd/fc) 1.0 0.4 0.6 0.24 NOTES:
1.Observation Angle: The angle at the reflector between the observer's line of sight and the direction of light incident on the reflector.
2.Entrance Angle: The angle in the horizontal plane between the direction of incident light and the normal t o the leading edge of reflective marker.
3.Specific Intensity: The luminous intensity (candelas) of returned light at the chosen observation and entrance angles for each footcandle of illumination at the reflector on a plane perpendicular to the incident light.
4.Photometric Test Procedure: The reflective marker to be tested shall be located with the center of the reflective lens at a distance of 5 feet from a uniformly bright light source, having an effective diameter of 0.2 in. The return of light shall be measured using an annular ring photocell (3/8 inch I.D. x 1/2 inch O.D.). The photocell shall be shielded to eliminate stray light. The distance from the light source center to the photocell center shall be 0.21 inches. If a test distance of other than 5 feet is used, the source and receiver shall be modified in the same proportion as the test distance. BASIS OF APPROVAL. Application for approval shall be submitted to the Materials Bureau by the manufacturer, accompanied by samples of each color (whit e and yellow) of the product, independent lab test results in accordance with this specification or in conjunction with the National Transportation Product Evaluation Program (NTPEP), and certification that the product conforms to this specification. Addi tional field tests will be carried out in accordance with Materials Bureau Directives. Upon approval by the Materials Bureau, the product will be placed on the Approved List. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Removable Raised Pavement Markers for Interim Pavement Mar kings will be accepted on the basis of the product appearing on the Approved List and a material certification that the product is the same as the one appearing on the Approved List and that it conforms to this specification.
727-03 Epoxy Pavement Marking Paint
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 Removable Raised Pavement Ma rkers used for Temporary Pavement Markings will be accepted on the basis of the product appearing on the Approved List. Upon request, the Contractor shall provide a material certification that the product is the same as the one appearing on the Approved L ist and that it conforms to this specification.
727-03 Epoxy Pavement Markin G Paint
SCOPE. This sp ecification covers the material requirements for 2 component epoxy, or similar polymer, pavement marking paint that is applied onto pavement, followed by a surface application of retroreflective beads and/or optics, for use as interim and permanent pavement markings. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS .
A.General. Epoxy /polymer paint shall be:
1.Formulated for use as a pavement marking material for hot-spray application at elevated temperatures through standard epoxy pavement marking application equipment.
2.Two-component (Part A and Part B), 100% solids type system formulated and designed to provide a simple volumetric mixing ratio (e.g., two volu mes of Part A to one volume of Part B).
3.VOC compliant and lead chromate free.
4.Use organic yellow pigments for yellow paint.
5.Have a consistent target value of epoxy (or other component) in Part A, based on ASTM D1652 testing on a pigment free ba sis and calculated as the weight per epoxy equivalent (WPE). Use of other component specified by the manufacturer will be subject to the approval of the Director, Materials Bureau.
6.Have a consistent total amine (or other component) value of Part B bas ed on NYSDOT testing, or an alternate test method for determining the amine value (or other component) specified by the manufacturer subject to the approval of the Director, Materials Bureau.
7.Conform to current Federal, State and Local air pollution regulations, including those for the control (emission) of volatile organic compounds (VOC) as established by the U.S. EPA and the NYSDEC.
B.Physical Properties.
1.% Pigment - Part A . (ASTM D2371) Yellow and white pigment percentages will be tested and compared to the manufacturer’s data. Epoxy paint must maintain pigment percentages within the manufacturer’s recommended acceptable range.
2.% Resin – Part A. (ASTM D1652) ) Resin percentages will be tested and compared to the manufacturer’s data. Epoxy paint must maintain resin percentages within the manufacturer’s recommended acceptable range.
3.Color. (ASTM D1535) When viewed under North Standard Daylight, at a 15 mil ± 1 mil wet film thickness with no glass beads applied:
a.White . Approximate visual color match to Munsell Book Notation N 9.5/0
727-03 Epoxy Pavement Marking Paint
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4
b.Yellow . Approximate visual color match to Munsell Book Notation 10YR8/14 and within the following chromaticity coordinate limits when test ed under ASTM E1349. TABLE 727 -03-1 CHROMATICITY COORDINATES Coordinate 1 2 3 4 x 0.485 0.526 0.504 0.468 y 0.426 0.472 0.481 0.450
4.Directional Reflectance. (ASTM E1349)
a.White . 84% minimum
b.Yellow . 54% minimum
5.Yellowness Index. (ASTM E313 at 2° Observer angle and C Illuminate) White Epoxy Paint: 12 maximum
6.Drying Time – Laboratory. (ASTM D711) Dry to no -pick-up time in 30 minutes maximum at an application rate of 15 mil ± 1 mil wet -film thickness and glass bead application rate of 20 lbs./gal.
7.Hardness. (ASTM D2240)
a.Samples cured for 72 to 96 hours prior to testing.
b.Shore D Hardness: 75 - 100.
8.Infrared Spectrophotometer Analysis. (ASTM D2621) The spectrum of each component will be analyzed and maintained as a base record. Any subsequent samples taken from a Department contract must be a reasonable match to the original formulation spectrum accepted by the Materials Bureau for the Approved List.
C.Placement Properties. The materia l shall be capable of being placed using standard epoxy pavement marking e quipment and have a maximum field no track time of 30 minutes when installed at 75°F. PACKAGING AND SHIPPING. Shipped to the job site in strong, substantial containers, clearly marked with the following information:
A.Manufacturer's Name
B.Name of Product
C.Material Specification Number
D.Lot/Batch Number
E.Date of Manufacture
F.Expiration Date
727-04 Permanent Pavement Tape
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 G. The Statement (as appropriate): “Part A Contains Pigment and Epoxy Resin,” or “Part B Contains Catalyst”
H.Quantity BASIS OF APPROVAL. Applicatio n for approval shall be submitted to the Materials Bureau by the manufacturer, accompanied by two ½ pint samples of each color (white and yellow) of Part A and one ½ pint of Part B for each color, in conjunction with the National Transportation Product Eva luation Program (NTPEP), and certification that the product conforms to this specification. Additional field tests will be carried out in accordance with Materials Bureau Directives. Upon approval by the Materials Bureau, the product will be placed on the Approved List. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Epoxy Paint for Permanent and/or Interim Pavement Markings will be accepted on the basis of the product appearing on the Approved List and a material certification that the product is the same as the one appearing on t he Approved List and that it conforms to this specification. Epoxy Paint used for Temporary Pavement Markings will be accepted on the basis of the product appearing on the Approved List. Upon request, the Contractor shall provide a material certificatio n that the product is the same as the one appearing on the Approved List and that it conforms to this specification.
727-04 Permanent Pavement Tape
SCOPE. This specification covers the material requirements for preformed pavement marking tape that is applied to the pavement for use as permanent pavement markings. GENERAL. Permanent pavement tape shall be:
A.Designed to provide immediate and continuous retroreflection.
B.Meet all the requirements of ASTM D4505.
C.Composed of a mixture of plastics or polymeric materials, resins, pigments, and reflective beads that are uniformly distributed throughout the thickness of the material.
D.Have a layer of reflective beads bonded to, or embedded in the top surface.
E.Pre-coated, on its bottom s ide, with a pressure -sensitive adhesive for adherence to asphalt or PCC surfaces.
F.Of the specified dimension and shape with clean -cut, well -defined edges, of good appearance, and free of cracks or other defects.
G.Weather resistant and through normal traffic wear shall show no appreciable fading, lifting or shrinkage.
H.Capable of molding itself to the contours, breaks and faults of asphalt or PCC surfaces.
I.Show no significant tearing, rollback, lifting or other signs of poor adhesion.
J.Free from dirt and any other contaminants.
727-04 Permanent Pavement Tape
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS. Unless otherwise noted, all samples are to be prepared and tested at an ambient temperature of 73° ± 3°F.
A.Color. (ASTM D1535) When viewed under North Standard Daylight:
1.White . Approximate visual color match to Munsell Book Notation N 9.5/0
2.Yellow . Approximate visual color match to Munsell Book Notation 10YR8/14
B.Thickness. Preformed pavement marking tape shall be:
1.Uniform Cross Section . 60 mils minimum thickness.
2.Patterned (Variable Cross Section) . 20 mils minimum thickness at the thinnest portions and 60 mils minimum thickness at the thickest portions.
3.The patterned top surface shall have approximately 50% of the surface area raised, and its design shall provide immediate and continuing retroreflection.
C.Tensile Strength. (ASTM D638) : 40 psi minimum . Test specimens shall be Type II prepared by die cutting with Die C as specified in ASTM D412 Test Method A. The testing machine shall operate at a speed of 0.2 inches per minute. For calculating the tensile strength of patterned type material, the thickness measurements shall be taken in the thinnest portions of the cross sectional area.
D.Elongation. (ASTM D638) When tested in accordance with the conditions as specified for Tensile Strength: 15% minimum elongation .
E.Primer. Primer shall be recommended by the manufacturer of the permanent tape and be compatible with the marking and su rface the marking is being applied to. Specifically designed to enhance the bond of the permanent tape to asphalt and/or PCC pavements. Conform to current Federal, State and Local air pollution regulations, including those for the control (emission) of vol atile organic compounds (VOC) as established by the U.S. EPA and the NYSDEC. PACKAGING AND SHIPPING. Shipped to the job site in strong, substantial containers, clearly marked with the following and including:
A.Manufacturer's Name
B.Name of Product
C.Material Specification Number
D.Lot/Batch Number
E.Manufacture Date
F.Quantity
G.Primers accompanied with written instructions for use
727-05 Glass Beads for Pavement Markings
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4
H.Expiration Date BASIS OF APPROVAL. Application for approval shall be submitted to the Materials Bureau by the manufacturer, accompanied by samples of each color (white and yellow) of the product, independent lab test results in accordance with this specification or in conjunction with the National Transportation Product Evaluation Program (NTPEP), and certification that the product conforms to this specification. Additional laboratory analysis and field tests will be carried out in accordance with Materials Bureau Directives. Upon approval by the Materials Bureau, the product will be placed on the Approved List. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Permanent Pavement Tape and primer will be accepted on the basis of the products appearing on the Approved List and a material certification that the product is the same as the one appearing on the Approved List and that it conforms to this specification. Permanent Pavement Tape and primer used for Temporary Pavement Markings will be accepted on the basis of the products appearing on the Approved List. Upon request, the Contractor shall provide a material certification that the product is the same as the one appearing on the Approved List and that it conforms to this specification.
727-05 Glass Beads for Pavement Markings
SCOPE. This specification covers th e material requirements for retroreflective beads applied on top of thermoplastic, epoxy or traffic paint for use as pavement markings. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS.
A.Glass beads for pavement markings shall meet the requirements of AASHTO M247 and shall be:
1.Composed of glass that is highly resistant to traffic wear and to the effects of weathering.
2.Colorless, clean, transparent, free from milkiness or excessive air bubbles, and essentially free from surface scarring or scratching.
3.Silica content (ASTM C169): 60% minimum.
4.Refractive index: 1.50 when tested by the liquid immersion method at 77°F.
5.Show no tendency to absorb moisture in storage and shall remain free of clusters and hard lumps.
6.Flow freely from the dispensing equipm ent at any time when surface and atmospheric conditions are satisfactory for painting.
B.Sphericity. (ASTM D1155 Procedure A) Spherical in shape - 70% minimum, true spheres. Wet/Night Visibility Beads will be tested for roundness according to the procedural directives of the Materials Bureau.
C.Gradation. (ASTM D1214).
727-05 Glass Beads for Pavement Markings
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 TABLE 727 -05-1 GLASS SPHERE GRAD ATION (Standard Bead) Percent Passing by Weight Marking Type Sieve Size #20 #30 #50 #80 Epoxy 100 80-95 9-42 0-10 Traffic Paint 100 80-95 9-42 0-10 Thermoplastic 100 79-95 15-60 0-15 TABLE 727 -05-2 GLASS SPHERE GRADATION (Wet/Night Visibility Bead) Percent Passing by Weight Marking Type Sieve Size #10 #12 #14 #16 #18 #20 Epoxy Wet/Night Reflective 100 95-100 75-95 10-47 0-7 0-2
D.Coating. TABLE 727 -05-3 GLASS SPHERE COATINGS Marking Type Coating Type Epoxy Wet/Night Reflective Silane Type adherence coating designed to interact with and adhere to epoxy pavement markings. Epoxy (Standard Bead) Moisture -resistant coating or a dual purpose type coating (moisture -resistant and adherence). Traffic Paint Thermoplastic (Drop on)
E.Moisture Resistance. AASHTO M 247 Section 5.3.2 PACKAGING AND SHIPPING. Shipped to the job site in waterproof plastic lined burlap or plastic lined paper bags with the following information clearly marked on the packages:
A.Manufacturer's Name
B.Name of Product
C.Size/Type/Coating
D.Material Specification Number
E.Lot/Batch Number
F.Manufacture Date
G.Quantity/Weight of Material
727-06 Removable Pavement Tape
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 BASIS OF APPROVAL. Application for approval shall be submitted to the Materials Bureau by the manufacturer, accompanied by one 50 lb bag sample of the product, independent lab test resul ts in accordance with this specification and certification that the product conforms to this specification. Upon approval by the Materials Bureau, the product will be placed on the Approved List. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Glass Beads for Pavement Markings will be accepted on the basis of the product appearing on the Approved List and a material certification that the product is the same as the one appearing on the Approved List and that it conforms to this specification. Glass Beads for Pavement Markings used for Temporary Pavement Markings will be accepted on the basis of the product appearing on the Approved List. Upon request, the Contractor shall provide a material certification that the product is the same as the one appearing on the Approve d List and that it conforms to this specification.
727-06 Removable Pavement Tape
SCOPE. This specification covers the material requirements for removable pavement marking tape and masking tape for use as interim and temporary pavement markings. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS.
A.General. Removable pavement tape shall be:
1.Composed of a mixture of plastics or polymeric materials, resins, pigments.
2.Have on its bottom side, a pre -applied, pressure -sensitive adhesive for adherence to asphalt or PCC surfaces.
3.Of the specified dimension and shape with clean -cut, well defined -edges, of good app earance, and free of cracks or other defects.
4.Weather resistant and through normal traffic wear shall show no appreciable fading, lifting or shrinkage.
5.Capable of molding itself to the contours, breaks and faults of asphalt or PCC surfaces.
6.Show no significant tearing, rollback, lifting or other signs of poor adhesion.
7.Removable from asphalt and PCC pavements, intact or in substantially large pieces, without the use of heat, solvents, grinding or blasting, and leaving minimal permanent marks , scars or damage to the pavement surface after removal.
8.Be free from dirt and any other contaminants.
B.Retroreflective Tape.
1.Designed to provide immediate and continuous retroreflection.
2.Composed of a mixture of plastics or polymeric materials, resins, pigments, and reflective beads that are uniformly distributed throughout the thickness of the material.
3.Have a layer of reflective beads bonded to, or embedded in the top surface.
727-06 Removable Pavement Tape
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4
4.Meet the following requirements:
a.Color. (ASTM D1535) When viewed under North Standard Daylight:
1.White . Approximate visual color match to Munsell Book Notation N 9.5/0
2.Yellow . Approximate visual color match to Munsell Book Notation 10YR 8/14 and be within the following chromaticity coordinate limits when tested under ASTM E1347. TABLE 727 -06-1 CHROMATICITY COORDINATES Coordinate 1 2 3 4 x 0.485 0.526 0.504 0.468 y 0.426 0.472 0.481 0.450
b.Reflectance . TABLE 727 -06-2 PREFORMED TAPE REFLECTANCE REQUIREMENTS Color White Yellow Observation Angle 0.2o 0.5o 0.2o 0.5o Specific Luminance (mcd/ft2/fc) 1770 1270 1310 810
C.Masking Tape. Masking tape shall be:
1.Specifically designed for use to temporarily cover existing pavement markings.
2.Consist of durable, nonreflective, pliant polymer tape on a reinforced, conformable backing, pre- coated with a pressure -sensitive adhesive
3.Capable of adhering to existing pavement markings, asphalt pavement and Portland cement concrete p avement without the use of heat, solvents, additional adhesives or other means.
4.Be substantially similar in color to the pavement surface with a flat matte finish and textured, skid resistant surface. BASIS OF APPROVAL. Application for approval shall be submitted to the Materials Bureau by the manufacturer, accompanied by samples of each color (white, yellow, black/grey) of the product, independent lab test results in accordance with this specification or in conjunction with the National Transportation Product Evaluation Program (NTPEP), and certification that the product conforms to this specification. Additional laboratory analysis and field tests will be carried out in accordance with Materials Bureau Directives. Upon approval by the Materials Bureau, the product will be placed on the Approved List. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Removable Pavement Tape used for Interim Pavement Markings will be accepted on the basis of the product appearing on the Approved List and a material certification tha t the product is the same as the one appearing on the Approved List and that it conforms to this specification. Removable Pavement Tape used for Temporary Pavement Markings will be accepted on the basis of the product appearing on the Approved List. Upon request, the Contractor shall provide a material
727-07 Removable Wet -Night Reflective Tape
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 certification that the product is the same as the one appearing material on the Approved List and that it conforms to this specification.
727-07 Removable Wet -Night Reflective Tape
SCOPE. This specificati on covers the material requirements for removable wet -night reflective tape for use as interim and temporary pavement markings. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS.
A.General. Removable Wet -Night reflective tape shall be:
1.Designed to provide immediate and contin uous retroreflection in day and night as well as dry and wet conditions.
2.Composed of a mixture of durable plastics or polymeric materials, resins, pigments, and reflective beads that are uniformly distributed throughout the thickness of the material.
3.Pre-coated, on its bottom side, with a pressure -sensitive adhesive.
4.Capable of adhering to existing pavement markings, asphalt pavement and Portland cement concrete pavement without the use of heat, solvents, additional adhesives or other means.
5.Of the specified dimension and shape with clean -cut, well -defined edges, of good appearance, and free of cracks or other defects.
6.Weather resistant and through normal traffic wear shall show no appreciable fading, lifting or shrinkage.
7.Capable of molding itself to the contours, breaks and faults of asphalt or PCC surfaces.
8.Show no significant tearing, rollback, lifting or other signs of poor adhesion.
9.Removable from asphalt and PCC pavements, intact or in substanti ally large pieces, without the use of heat, solvents, grinding or blasting, and leaving minimal permanent marks, scars or damage to the pavement surface after removal.
10.Have a layer of reflective beads bonded to, or embedded in the top surface.
11.Free from dirt and any other contaminants.
12.Meet the following requirements:
a.Physical Properties.
1.Colo r. (ASTM D1535) When viewed under North Standard Daylight:
a.White . Approximate visual color match to Munsell Book Notation N 9.5/0 and be within the following daytime chromaticity coordinates (dry) when tested under ASTM E1347.
727-08 Permanent Wet -Night Reflective Tape
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 TABLE 727 -07-1 WHITE CHROMATICITY COORDINATES Coordinate 1 2 3 4 x 0.355 0.305 0.285 0.335 y 0.355 0.305 0.325 0.375
b.Yellow . Approximate visual color match to Munsell Book Notation 10YR 8/14 and be within the following daytime chromaticity coordinates (dry) when tested under ASTM E1347. TABLE 727 -07-2 YELLOW CHROMATICITY COORDINATES Coordinate 1 2 3 4 x 0.560 0.460 0.420 0.490 y 0.440 0.400 0.440 0.510
2.Retroreflectivity.
a.Wet. ASTM E2176 and ASTM E2177
b.Dry. ASTM E1710 TABLE 727 -07-3 MINIMUM INITIAL RETROREFLECTIVITY Entrance Angle: 88.76° Observation Angle: 1.05° Color White Yellow Condition Dry Wet Dry Wet Retroreflectivity [mcd/ft²/fc] 500 250 300 200 BASIS OF APPROVAL. Application for approval shall be submitted to the Materials Bureau by the manufacturer, accompanied by samples of each color (white and yellow) of the product, independent lab test results in accordance with this specification or in conjunction with the National Transportation Product Evaluation Program (NTPEP), and certification that the product conforms to this specification. Additional laboratory analysis and field tests will be carried out in accordance with Materials Bureau Directives. Upon approval by the Materials Bureau, the product will be placed on the Approved List. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Removable Wet -Night Reflective Tape used for Interim Pavement Markings will be accepted on the basis of the product appearing on the Approved List and a materi al certification that the product is the same as the one appearing on the Approved List and that it conforms to this specification. Removable Wet -Night Reflective Tape used for Temporary Pavement Markings will be accepted on the basis of the product appe aring on the Approved List. Upon request, the Contractor shall provide a material certification that the product is the same as the one appearing on the Approved List and that it conforms to this specification.
727-08 Permanent Wet -Night Reflective Tape
SCOPE. This specification covers the material requirements for permanent wet -night pavement marking tape for use as permanent pavement markings.
727-08 Permanent Wet -Night Reflective Tape
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS. Unless otherwise noted, all samples are to be prepared and tested at an ambient temperature o f 73° ± 3°F.
A.General. Permanent wet -night reflective tape shall be:
1.Designed to provide immediate and continuous retroreflection in day and night as well as dry and wet conditions.
2.Composed of a mixture of plastics or polymeric materials, resi ns, pigments, and reflective beads that are uniformly distributed throughout the thickness of the material.
3.Have a layer of reflective beads bonded to, or embedded in the top surface.
4.Pre-coated, on its bottom side, with a pressure -sensitive adhesi ve for adherence to asphalt or PCC surfaces.
5.Of the specified dimension and shape with clean -cut, well -defined edges, of good appearance, and free of cracks or other defects.
6.Weather resistant and through normal traffic wear shall show no appreciab le fading, lifting or shrinkage.
7.Capable of molding itself to the contours, breaks and faults of asphalt or PCC surfaces.
8.Show no significant tearing, rollback, lifting or other signs of poor adhesion.
9.Free from dirt and any other contaminants.
B.Physical Properties.
1.Color: (ASTM D1535) When viewed under North Standard Daylight:
a.White . Approximate visual color match to Munsell Book Notation N 9.5/0 and be within the following daytime chromaticity coordinates (dry) when tested under ASTM E1347. TABLE 727 -08-1 WHITE CHROMATICITY COORDINATES Coordinate 1 2 3 4 x 0.355 0.305 0.285 0.335 y 0.355 0.305 0.325 0.375
b.Yellow . Approximate visual color match to Munsell Book Notation 10YR 8/14 and be within the following daytime chromaticity coordinates (dry) when tested under ASTM E1347. TABLE 727 -08-2 YELLOW CHROMATICITY COORDINATES Coordinate 1 2 3 4 x 0.560 0.460 0.420 0.490 y 0.440 0.400 0.440 0.510
727-08 Permanent Wet -Night Reflective Tape
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 2. Retroreflectivity .
a.Wet. ASTM E2176 and ASTM E2177
b.Dry. ASTM E1710 TABLE 727 -08-3 MINIMUM INITIAL RETROREFLECTIVITY Entrance Angle: 88.76° Observation Angle: 1.05° Color White Yellow Retroreflectivity (mcd/ft²/cd) 750 250 450
3.Thickness.
a.Uniform Cross Section . 60 mils minimum thickness
b.Patterned (Variable Cross Section) . 20 mils minimum thickness at the thinnest portions and 60 mils minimum thickness at the thickest portions.
c.The patterned top surface shall have approximately 50% of the surface area raised, and its design shall provide immediate and continuing retroreflection.
4.Friction Resistance. (ASTM E303) Friction resistance: 45 BPN minimum.
5.Tensile Strength. (ASTM D638) Tensile strength: 40 psi minimum Test specimens shall be Type MII prepared by die cutting with Die C as specified in ASTM D412, Test Method A. The testing machine shall operate at a speed of 0.2 inches per minute. For calculating the tensile strength of patterned type material, the thickness measurements shall be taken i n the thinnest portions of the cross sectional area.
6.Elongation. (ASTM D638) 15% minimum elongation when tested in accordance with the conditions as specified for Tensile Strength.
C.Primer. Primer shall be:
1.Recommended by the manufacturer of th e preformed pavement marking and be compatible with the marking and surface the marking is being applied to.
2.Specifically designed to enhance the bond of the preformed pavement markings to asphalt and/or PCC pavements.
3.Conform to current Federal, St ate and Local air pollution regulations, including those for the control (emission) of volatile organic compounds (VOC) as established by the U.S. EPA and the NYSDEC. PACKAGING AND SHIPPING. Shipped to the job site in strong, substantial containers, clearly marked with the following and including:
A.Manufacturer's Name
B.Name of Product
727-09 Traffic Paint
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 C. Material Specification Number
D.Lot/Batch Number
E.Manufacture Date
F.Quantity
G.Primers accompanied with written instructions for use
H.Expiration Date BASIS OF APPROVAL. Application for approval shall be submitted to the Materials Bureau by the manufacturer, accompanied by samples of each color (white and yellow) of the product, independent lab test results in accordance with this specification or in conjunction with the National Transportation Product Evaluation Program (NTPEP), and certification that the product conforms to this specification. Additional laboratory analysis and field tests will be carried out in accordance with Materials Bureau Directives. Upon approval by the Materials Bureau, the product will be placed on the Approved List. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Permanent Wet Night Reflective Tape and primer will be accepted on the basis of the product appearing on the Approved List and a material certification that the product is the same as the one appearing on the Approved List and that it conforms to this specification. Permanent Wet -Night Reflective Tape and primer used for Temporary Pavement Markings will be accepted on the basis of the product appearing on the Approved List. Upon request, the Contractor shall provide a material certification that the product is the same as the one appearing on the Approved List and that it conforms to this specification.
727-09 Traffic Paint
SCOPE. This specification covers the material requirements for waterborne and solventborne paints that are applied onto pavement, followed by a surface application of retroreflective beads for use as temporary, interim and permanent pavement markings. MATERIA L REQUIREMENTS.
A.General. Traffic paint shall be:
1.Formulated for use as a pavement marking material.
2.Be VOC compliant and lead chromate free.
3.Yellow paints must use organic yellow pigments Color Index Pigment Yellow 65 (C.I. 11740) and/or 74 (C.I. 11741).
4.Display no bleeding on the surface upon which the paint is applied.
5.Conform to current Federal, State and Local air pollution regulations, including those for the control (emission) of volatile organic compounds (VOC) as established by the U.S. EPA, and the NYSDEC.
727-09 Traffic Paint
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 B. Physical Properties. Traffic paint for permanent and Interim Pavement Markings shall conform to the requirements of paragraphs 1 though 11 below. Traffic paint for Temporary Pavement Markings shall conform to the following paragraphs: 2. Color ; 3. Directional Reflectance ; 4. Yellowness Index ;
5.Drying Time ; 6. Viscosity ; and 7. Dry Opacity .
1.Composition.
a.% Pigment. (ASTM D3723) 58.0% – 62.0%
b.% Total Solids. (ASTM D3723) 76.0 % minimum
c.% Vehicle Non -Volatile. (ASTM D3723) 43.0 % minimum The manufacturers certified organic yellow pigment content shall be used to determine the final laboratory test results for: total pigment (%), and for nonvolatile vehicle (%). The Department reserves the right to validate the manufacturers "certified" organic yellow pigment content through outside, independent laboratory testing.
2.Color. (ASTM D1535) When viewed under North Standard Daylight at a 15 ± 1 mils wet film thickness with no glass beads applied:
a.White . Approximate visual color match to Munsell Book Notation N 9.5/0.
b.Yellow . Approximate visual color match to Munsell Book Notation 10YR 8/14 and wi thin the following chromaticity coordinate limits when tested under ASTM E1347. TABLE 727 -09-1 CHROMATICITY COORDINATES Coordinate 1 2 3 4 x 0.485 0.517 0.492 0.468 y 0.426 0.462 0.471 0.450
3.Directional Reflectance (ASTM E1347)
a.White . 84% minimum
b.Yellow . 54% minimum
4.Yellowness Index. (ASTM D1925 at 2°Observer angle and C Illuminate ) White Traffic Paint: 0.12 maximum.
5.Viscosity. (ASTM D562 Procedures B) 75 – 95 Kreb Units at 77°F
6.Dry Opacity. (ASTM D2805) 0.95 minimum contrast ratio Application at 3 1/2 inches wide, wet -film thickness of 5 mils to white and black contrast panels matching Lenta Form 5C or equivalent. Dry time of 1 hour minimum.
7.Abrasion Resistance. (ASTM D4060) Four plate samples for each lot will be prepared for testing on the Taber Abaser. The paint will be sprayed on steel plates, or applied by other suitable means so as to ensure a nominal 15 mil wet film thickness on each plate. Plates will be cured at standard laboratory temperature and humidity for 2 to 24 hours. The paint abrasion
727-09 Traffic Paint
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 plates will be cleaned, dressed, and baked at 221°F for 18 hours. After baking, the plates will be allowed to cool i n a desiccator for one hour and then weighed. The plates will be abraded for 1000 cycles on the Taber Abraser. The Taber Abraser will be operated with 1.10 lb weights and CS 10 wheels on the machine. After abrading, the samples will be cleaned with a sof t brush, placed in a desiccator for one hour and weighed again. The average weight loss for the four plates shall not exceed 0.00176 oz.
8.Flexibility. (Federal Specification TT -P-1952B Section 4.5.4) No cracking or flaking visible. Determine flexibili ty in accordance with Method B of ASTM D522.
9.Freeze -Thaw Stability. (Federal Specification TT -P-1952b, Section 4.5.7) No coagulation or change in consistency (ASTM D562) greater than 15 Kreb Units.
10.Heat Stability. (Federal Specification TT -P-1952b , Section 4.5.8) Waterborne only. No coagulation, discoloration or change in consistency (ASTM D562) greater than 15 Kreb Units when tested in an oven at 120° ± 2°F.
11.Infrared Spectrophotometer Analysis.
a.Waterborne . (ASTM D3168)
b.Solventborne . (ASTM D2621) The spectrum of the paint will be analyzed and maintained as a base record. Any subsequent samples taken from a Department contract must be a reasonable match to the original formulation spectrum accepted by the Materials Bureau for the Approved List.
C.Placement Properties. The material shall be placed using standard traffic paint application equipment and have a maximum field no track time of 3 minutes when installed at 77°F. PACKAGING AND SHIPPING. Shipped to the job site in strong, substantial containers. Individual containers plainly marked with the following information:
A.Manufacturer's Name
B.Name of Product
C.Material Specification Number
D.Lot/Batch Number
E.Test Number
F.Manufact ure Date
G.Expiration Date
H.Quantity BASIS OF APPROVAL. Application for approval shall be submitted to the Materials Bureau by the manufacturer, accompanied by eight 1 pint samples of each color (white and yellow) of the product, independent lab tes t results in accordance with this specification or in conjunction with the National
727-99 for Site Manager Use
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 Transportation Product Evaluation Program (NTPEP), and certification that the product conforms to this specification. Addition field tests will be carried out in accordance with Materials Bureau Directives. Upon approval by the Materials Bureau, the product will be placed on the Approved List. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Traffic Paint for permanent and Interim Pavement Markings will be accepted on the basis of the product appearing on the Approved List and a material certification that the product is the same as the one appearing on the Approved List and that it conforms to this specification. Traffic Paint used for Temporary Pavement Markings need not appear on the Approved List. Upon request, the Contractor shall provide a material certification that the product conforms to this specification.
727-99 for Site Manager Use
SECTION 728 - COMPRESSIVE LOAD TRANSMITTING DEVICES
728-01 Rubber Impregnated Woven Cotton -Polyester Fabric
SCOPE. This specification covers the material requirements, tests and basis of acceptance for rubber impregnated, wo ven, cotton -polyester fabric. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS. Rubber impregnated woven cotton -polyester fabric shall be composed of multiple layers of prestressed cotton -polyester duck with a minimum mass of 8 oz/sy , impregnated and bound with high quality rubber compound, containing rot and mildew inhibitors and anti-oxidants. The duck warp count shall be 50 ±1 threads per inch and the filling count shall be 40 ±2 threads per inch . Each thread shall contain 2 yarns. The material shall contain 64 plies per inch. The number of piles in the furnished material shall be such as to produce the specified thickness. TEST. This material shall exhibit a maximum load deflection of 10% at 1000 psi when tested in accordance with MIL -C-882. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. This material will be accepted on the basis of the manufacturer's certification of compliance with these specification requirements.
728-02 Rubber Impregnated Random Fiber Pad
SCOPE. This specification covers the material requirements, tests and basis of acceptance for rubber impregnated random fiber pads. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS. Rubber impregnated random fiber pad shall be composed of a high quality elastomer with a random distribution of non -asbestos fibers. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Rubber impregnated ran dom fiber pad shall be accepted under an Approved List.
728-03 Plain Rubber Pad
SCOPE. This specification covers the material requirements, tests and basis of acceptance for plain rubber pads. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS. Plain rubber vertical load transmitting devices shall contain only polychloroprene as the raw elastomer polymer. The physical properties of the cured material shall
Source: New York Standard Specifications, 2024 Edition. Pages 1159–1177 of 1,264.